Today, 26 August 2004

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    14 1 TODAY fA~DIACORP we set you thinking todayonline.com Thursday August 26, 2004 mita (P) 103/07/2004
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    Manila may not host SEA Games next year
    408 1  -  Jose Raymond j ose@newstoday.com. sg Today Exclusive THE 23rd SEA Games are scheduled for next year in Manila. However, the cashstrapped Philippines may simply not have the money an estimated 1 billion pesos, ($30.5 million) to host the biennial gathering of Southeast
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    Bigger, better stork options
    1049 1  -  Tor Ching Li $300 m more to make Spore 'great place for families' chingli@newstoday.com.sg NEVER before has Singapore been more of a nanny state and more proud of being it In a bid to arrest the declining birth rate, which plunged to an all-time low last
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      40 1 NEWSX^/lEWS I Siew Kum Hong I Let's look at telemarketing I and junk fax laws/3 Twin terror Two passenger planes crash in Russia/4 Archaic law Murders highlight plight of gays in India/41 traveller Eat, drink make merry/58 Ml ■Hi |^HK2b__l
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  • HOT NEWS
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      Let's look at telemarketing and junk fax laws, too
      853 3  -  Siew Kum Hong NEWS comment Like the US, Spore could adopt a 'Do Not Call' register WHAT do you normally do when you see an unknown number calling your mobile phone? Most people would pick it up. I would too, though
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      No EPL coverage in Singapore?
      153 4 ESPN Star Sports said last night that it will stop showing live English Premier League (EPL) matches and all related football programming from tomorrow, if it cannot settle its dispute. For three months, the sports broadcaster has been in discussions with cable television provider Star
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      Lock icon Terror fears over twin crashes
      360 4 Agencies One of two Russian planes triggered hijack alert just before going down MOSCOW Two Russian passenger planes crashed almost simultaneously overnight on Tuesday in different places, killing a total of 89 people and raising fresh fears of terrorism in the heart of Russia. Airline
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  • HOME NEWS
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      I didn't expect the disaster
      451 6  -  Wong Fei Wan NICOLL HIGHWAY COLLAPSE INQUIRY: DAY 17 Engineer admits 'feasible' plan to stabilise tunnel did not work feiwan@newstoday.com.sg THE signs of impending disaster were all there on the morning of April 20. Yet, a senior engineer from Nishimatsu Construction allowed work at the
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      Lock icon KL's gesture of friendship
      259 6  -  Raymond Andrew SINGAPORE-Malaysia ties are on the upswing and one sign of this was taken off its hinges to make the signal clearer. The sign is a 20-metre "Welcome to Malaysia" board at the Keretapi Tanah Melayu's (KTM) Tanjong Pagar railway station. Though in the heart
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        New UN envoys appointed
        71 6 The Government has appointed Mr Vanu Gopala Menon as Singapore's next Permanent Representative to the United Nations in New York from Aug 28 He was the nation's Permanent Representative to the United Nations in Geneva from Dec 2001. Mr Burhan Gafoor will take up the Geneva
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        Lock icon Jumabhoy fails in remuneration appeal
        67 6 Channel News Asia Former Scotts Holdings director and chief executive Rafiq Jumabhoy has failed in his appeal to claim over a million dollars from Scotts Investments. He wanted to claim over $900,000 worth of director's remuneration and $160,000 worth of expenses. The Court of Appeal
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        Lock icon Court allows foreign casinos' debt claims
        67 6 Channel News Asia Foreign casino operators can now go through the Singapore justice system to collect debts. In a landmark decision, the Court of Appeal, led by Chief Justice Yong Pung How, allowed the registration of an Australian judgement arising from a A 550,000
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      Disability won't keep Asyiqah down
      328 8  -  Surekha A Yadav Scholarship will help the physically disadvantaged continue their studies surekha@newstoday.com.sg NURULASYIQAH Mohammad Taha, 20, must be one of the rare Singapore students who take a taxi to school every day. But the second year accountancy student at the Singapore Management University is
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      Visits to Malaysia on the rise
      182 8  -  Raymond Andrew AN IMPROVEMENT in bilateral relations between Malaysia and Singapore, since Prime Minister Abdullah Ahmad Badawi took over the reins in Kuala Lumpur earlier this year, has put the smile on the faces of people in the tourism business. The reason? More Singaporeans
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      Cancer Institute targets a better leukaemia treatment
      175 8  -  Tan Hui Leng THE Cancer Institute at National University Hospital (NUH) has won this year's Terry Fox Run Cancer Research grant, worth $200,000, to work on a new treatment for acute myeloid leukaemia, a cancer of the blood and bone marrow that affects
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      SQ flight arrives later, but safely, following engine surge
      198 8  -  Derrick A Paulo PASSENGERS from SQ2IB arrived at Changi Airport safely last night, after engine problems forced the initial flight to return to Melbourne yesterday morning. A surge in the left engine upon take-off, just prior to lam, forced the pilot
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      What women want
      394 10  -  Tan Hui Leng S'porean men unromantic, say women in survey huileng@newstoday.com.sg However, all is not lost as half of them agreed that men made good fathers but were dull as lovers and husbands. Six out of 10, particularly singles in their 20s, felt it was fine to
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      Repressive political climate? Change it!
      305 12  -  Charles Tan Migration not the answer. Stay and fight for your rights I REFER to your cover story, "An open society? We'll see" (Aug 25). As a young Singaporean who has had similar cynical sentiments, I believe the views of those interviewed for the article
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      Clarification on Hwa Chong name change
      436 12 OUR report "Name-change protest grows" (Aug 23) said that one online petitioner had questioned if the Hwa Chong Board had any "sort of communication" with its registered alumni before allowing a vote to take place for a name change. The Hwa Chong Board, in
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      Good to register for Speakers' Corner
      155 12  -  Jeffrey Law Lee Beng I REFER to the letter, "New home for Speakers' Corner, perks for caretakers of aged needed" (Aug 25). While I agree with most of Mr Jason Lee's points, I cannot accept his suggestion to abolish the requirement for participants at
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  • BUSINESS NEWS
    • Market WATCH
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        Singapore
        54 14 SHARES closed higher yesterday, as the retreat in oil prices from recent highs lifted investor sentiment. The ST Index rose 1 1.69 points, or 0.6 per cent, to 1,917.09. On the broader market, gainers outnumbered losers 270 to 88, while volume rose to 801.1 million shares valued at $750
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        ST Index- 1,917.09+11.69
        37 14 oil prices would dent Singapore's economic growth this year eased after New York light crude changed hands at U5545.50 a barrel in Asian trade, well below the record high of U5549.40 hit last week.
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        World markets
        57 14 Index Value .hange Nikkei 225 Hang Seng Ordinaries faiwan Wtd 11,130.02 12,793.03 3,530.40 Closed Pis +144.69 +146.54 -9.30 +1.3: +1.11 -0.2i Korea Comp 803.97 +11.63 +1.4; KLCI 807.56 +2.67 +0.3: SET Index 607.69 +7.66 +1.21 lakarta Comp Phils Comp Shenzhen B Wumbai Sensex 731.71 1,548.08 216.09 5,088.56 -7.15
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        Lock icon Commodities
        26 14 SGX, Bloomberg Information provided by Sold us$/oi iilver us$/oi 'latinum us$/oi 407.30 6.605 854.00 Rubber centsAg 212.50 Palm Oil RM/tonne 1,537.00 Brent crude us$/barrel 42.60
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        Your S$1 buys
        34 14 UK£ 0.3250 Yen 64.405 HK$ 4.5523 RM 2.2179 Euro 0.4827 Rupiah Baht 5,414.6 24.252 Peso 32.713 A$ 0.8269 Indian Rs 27.058 Won 674.61 C$ 0.7631 Yuan 4.8329 NZ$ 0.9012 NTS 19.893
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        SGX most active
        60 14 By volume llniFiber STATS ChipPAC LITAC Weghmani SDS kiaPharm Bio-Treat PanpacMed luken Tech KLW WFS Tech Close 0.150 1.150 0.630 0.305 0.620 0.760 0.135 0.365 0.060 0.795 Change -0.010 +0.020 +0.035 -0.015 +0.015 +0.005 +0.005 +0.020 +0.080 -6.3 +1.8 +5.9 -4.7 +2.5 +0.7 +3.8 +5.8 +11.2 '000
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        SGX top rises
        77 14 )y$ /enlure Close Change 16.800 +0.400 By percentage Wee Poh Close 0.015 Change +50.0 IMH 400USS 13.000 +0.200 Goldtron 0.020 +33.3 iTIETFlOO 19.100 +0.200 ASL Marine W*****1 0.140 +27.3 JOB (inline C&C 13.300 +0.200 7.100 +0.150 IRECorp MediaS 0.025 0.025 +25.0 +25.0 (epCorp :iTYDEVW*****0 7.200 +0.150 3.960
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        SGX top falls
        84 14 ly Close 3BS Bk 6% NCPS 10 108.800 Change -0.200 By percentage Nobel Des Close 0.085 Change -19.0 :&N 14.100 -0.100 Eiang Hual 0.030 -14.3 \SJ 0.540 -0.085 ASJ 0.540 -13.6 iATSvcs 2.020 -0.050 BRCAsia 0.065 -13.3 JOI 3.440 >emb Log 2.140 SingTel 2.220 tpollo 0.415 )IL
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      StarHub's loss may dampen IPO
      370 14  -  Jaime Koh Analysts mixed over telco's float jaime@newstoday.com.sg THE financial performance of telecommunications operator Star Hub may dampen interest in one of the year's most anticipated initial public offerings, analysts said. According to the draft prospectus it lodged with the Monetary Authority of Singapore over
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      Lock icon SIA orders up to 31 8777-300S
      381 16 Dow Jones Airline says the Boeing plane will lower operating costs SINGAPORE Airlines (SIA) said yesterday it had ordered up to 31 8777-300ER (Extended Range) passenger aircraft worth U557.35 billion ($12.6 billion) from Boeing as part of its fleet renewal process. Eighteen of the
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      Lock icon PSA, PTP in talks: Malaysian envoy
      198 16 Agencies PSA CORP and Malaysia's Port of Tanjung Pelepas (PTP) are holding talks and "won't completely preclude a deal", Malaysia's High Commissioner to Singapore, Mr N Parameswaran, said yesterday. His remarks were the first official confirmation of earlier reports that the two port operators
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      Lock icon 7 Singaporeans among region's richest
      365 18  -  Val Chua They make it into Forbes' inaugural Top 40 list of multi-millionaires in South-east Asia val@newstoday.com.sg SINGAPORE has produced seven multi-millionaires who have joined the super-rich in the region, according to Forbes' inaugural list of the top 40 richest people in South-east Asia. Of
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      Lock icon New rules for insurers take effect
      116 18 -Dow Jones A NEW risk-based capital (RBC) framework for Singapore's insurance industry took effect yesterday, although insurers have until Jan 1 to comply with the new requirements, the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) said. "The RBC framework aims to put in place a more
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      CORPORATE briefs
      138 18 Sing Tel has signed an agreement to use networks of Telefonica International Wholesale Services to enhance its reach in Latin America. Bonvests will invest up to US$4.5 million [$7.7 million) for a 90-per-cent stake in a joint venture to develop and construct a hotel comprising approximately 30 bou-tique-typeluxurious
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      Sizzling growth for Raffles LaSalle
      229 18  -  Val Chua SESDAQ-listed Raffles LaSalle's full-year net profit surged 88 per cent to $10.15 million, driven by strong student enrolment in Shanghai, Beijing and Singapore. For the year ended June 30, the education group's revenue jumped 67 per cent to $32.3 million, from $19.3 million
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    Lock icon Bearish over US equities
    476 20 Dow Jones Rising oil prices, poor Q2 earnings and slowing China growth are the causes GLOBAL fund managers are now more bearish on US equities than they have been since 2002, Merrill Lynch said, from findings of its monthly fund manager survey. The survey found that
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  • STOCK calls
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      Hong Leong Finance ($2.93) – Neutral
      133 20 Hong Leong Finance ($2.93) Neutral Credit Suisse First Boston (CSFB) has cut Hong Leong Finance (HLF) to "Neutral" although it keeps the target price at $3.20. This is because potential rises in interest rates over the next two years would eat into its interest margins. Also, with financing of cars,
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      Lock icon Parkway Holdings ($1.29) – Hold
      96 20 Parkway Holdings ($1.29) Hold Dow Jones GK Goh cut Parkway to "Hold" as its near-term upside is limited because the stock is close to the 12-month target of $1.32. The healthcare provider has risen recently, running up on hopes that it may spin off a hospital real estate investment trust
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    UNIT TRUSTS & FUNDS
    2351 20 UNIT TRUSTS FUNDS The data contained herein has been obtained from company reports, financial reporting services, periodicals and other resources believed to be reliable. Enquiries: Although carefully verified, data on compilations is not guaranteed by Lipper A Reuters Company and may be incomplete. No offer or solicitations to buy Call
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  • INFOTECH
    • COMEX 2004
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        One-stop IT shop
        297 21 Comex 2004 returns with two floors of digital treasures IT'S that time of year again! Time to get your hands on the IT gadgets and gizmos that you've been eyeing over the past few months. Comex 2004 is back and this time, the exhibition is even bigger.
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        DIGITALCAMERASDIGITALCAMERAS
        295 21 The fuss-free way to capture Kodak moments KODAK EASYSHARE CX 7430 Booth No: 8436 TARGETED at those looking for a fuss-free way to capture moments, the Easyshare CX 7430 camera offers Kodak's trademark simplicity of operation. Automatic picture rotation makes pictures taken vertically appear right side up on the
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          Get zoom-happy with Olympus
          200 22 OLYMPUS CAMEDIA C-770 ULTRA ZOOM Booth No:8lll DESPITE weighing 280g and measuring a petite 104.5x60x68.5mm, the Camedia C-770 Ultra Zoom by Olympus is an ultra-compact four-megapixel powerhouse with lOx optical zoom that records still images and full-screen quality MPEG-4 movies with audio. The digicam features a
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          Shoot in any kind of light
          190 22 HP PHOTOSMART R707 Booth number: 8146 CLOAKED in cool stainless steel, the HP Photo Smart R707 is one stylish digital camera. Featuring HP Real Life technologies with HP Instant Share and Pictßridge compatibility, sharing, printing and saving digital photos is simple. The R707 offers
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          Amateur professional
          259 22 Photography couldn't be simpler with Nikon's Coolpix4loo NIXON COOLPIX4IOO Booth No: 8218 LIGHTWEIGHT, compact and versatile, the four-megapixel Nikon Coolpix 4100 is a joy to use. With its slim dimensions, easy-to-read menus and clear 1.6-inch,Bo,ooo--dot TFT LCD monitor, the Coolpix 4100 makes taking pictures a painless affair, even
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          Slim and sleek shooting star
          210 22 KONICA MINOLTA DIMAGE X5O Booth No: 8343 SLIM enough to put in your pocket yet big enough to accommodate a twoinch LCD display, the Konica Minolta DiMAGE X5O is a sleek machine that boasts a five-megapixel resolution, a 3x non-protruding zoom lens, straightforward menu navigation
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          The feather-light Fujifilm FinePix
          179 22 FUJIFILM FINEPIX F440/F450 Booth No: 8130 TRY the Fujifilm FinePix F440 and F450 if you are seeking a light and trim camera. Thanks to a cleverly developed lens structure, these cameras measure an enviable 74.5x62.3x21.3mm and weigh a mere 150g. The F440 offers 4.1 million pixels
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      • PRINTERSPRINTERSPRINT IRSPRINTERSPRINTERSPRINTERSPRINTERSPRINTERS
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          This one does it all
          281 24 Meet your office productivity needs with this machine CANON IMAGECLASS MF5650 Booth No: Hall 404 THE iMageClass MF5650 is a small and stylish machine from Canon that produces high-quality laser prints, copies, scans and faxes. Retailing at an introductory price of $999, it delivers laser
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          Samsung's small wonder
          136 24 SAMSUNG SCX-4100 Booth No: 8329 FOR those tired of walking to the office's central copier, the Samsung SCX-4100 is the ideal choice. Small enough to place in your workspace, this machine is the Korean company's smallest copier-oriented multifunction printer. With a copying speed of up to 14
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          Brother's flatbed flexibility
          283 24 BROTHER MFC-8440 Booth No: 8358 INTENDED for small offices and corporate workgroups, the five-in-one flatbed laser multi function centre (MFC) 8440 from Brother has a print speed of up to 20 pages per minute, a resolution of up to 2,400x600 dots per inch, a large 32M8 base
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          Buy a printer, get a free iPod mini
          181 24 FUJI XEROX PHASER 8400 Booth No: 8315 THE Phaser 8400 is the eighth generation of Fuji Xerox's solid colour printers. Designed to provide affordable colour printing and to be easy to use, it produces vibrant colours at its highest resolution of 2,400
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          Create a clutter-free work environment
          284 24 EPSON STYLUS CX 3500 Booth No: 8115 THE Epson Stylus CX 3500 promises to take all the frustration out of printing. Not only does it triple as a printer, PC-less copier and scanner, the machine also features smudge-resistant DURABrite ink cartridges. The printer chassis is
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      • AUDIOPLAYERSAUDIOPLAYERSAUDIOPLAYERSAUDIOPLAYERSAUDIOPLAYERS
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          Sound goods
          276 26 ENTERTAINMENT MP3 SERIES Booth No: 8526 SHIRO'S new Entertainment series of music players is targeted at the mass consumer market and offers users an affordable and stylish alternative to the bigname players. One of its star buys is the Shiro EM, which supports music files in MP3, WMA
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          Get in tune with an MP4 player
          169 26 EMP 100 Booth No: 801 I BE AMONG the first to own an MP4 (MPEG4) player in Singapore.This gadget is an MP3 player and recorder, a photo organiser and viewer and an MPEG4 video player and recorder. MPEG4 technology improves image quality and
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          High-quality audio that rocks
          114 26 D CUBE DIGITAL NHP-IOOP Booth No: 801 I THE kind folks at D Cube Digital are giving away an I-Stick (128MB) worth $69 free with every purchase of the NHP-1 OOP MP3 player.The player is equipped with a USB 2.0 interface that allows for the speedy
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          215 28 BenQ Joybook 7000 offers style and power BENQ JOYBOOK 7000 Booth No: 831 I SLIM and lightweight at 1.95 kg, the elegant BenQ Joybook 7000 has a stylish magnesium alloy exterior with a smooth metallic surface and a no-latch design that ensures minimal clutter. Powered by
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          Micro-Star debut: Work hard, play hard
          160 28 MICRO-STAR INTERNATIONAL MEGABOOKMSIOC Booth No: 8526 THE Megabook MSIOC is Micro-Star International's first notebook. The slim pearlwhite notebook aims to meet the needs of those who play as hard as they work. It uses the latest Intel Centrino chipset to improve performance and has
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          Classy laptop with biometric capability
          219 28 FUJITSU LIFEBOOK P7OIO Booth No: 8332 THE Fujitsu Lifeßook P7OIO Stone Black edition is a serious work machine with high-per-formance features and biometric capability. The I.skg model is powered by Intel Centrino Mobile Technology with Intel PRO/ Wireless 2200BG.The presence of USB 2.0 ports, SD/MS
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          Work uninterrupted with the Satellite A5O
          145 28 TOSHIBA SATELLITE A5O Booth No: 8143 THE Toshiba Satellite A5O offers 7.6 hours of battery life for uninterrupted work on the move. Powered by an Intel Pentium M processor (I.SGHz/I.6GHz), it has a 30GB/40GB hard disk with shock absorber and a DVD-ROM/CD-RW combo drive.
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          The ultimate digital ride
          193 30 Enjoy a movie-theatre experience with the HP Pavilion zt3318 HP PAVILION ZT3318 Booth No: 8146 HP PAVILION zt3318 notebook PC is a versatile wireless machine for the home user that integrates audio, imaging and video for the ultimate digital entertainment experience. A high-resolution 15.4-inch widescreen display
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          Good looks, great performance
          160 30 ACERTRAVELMATE TM4OOO Booth No: 8105 BUILT with the fashion-con-scious in mind, the Acer Travelmate TM4OOO is one good-look-ing machine with its sleek metallic finish and inviting curves. A clean, streamlined effect is achieved with integrated I/O ports and a wrap configuration encompassing the LCD screen and
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          Power, quality in one package
          150 30 DELL INSPIRON 700 M Booth No: 8563 THE Inspiron 700 m from Dell features a 12.1 -inch wide-aspect LCD screen that lets you view side-by-side displays of documents and Web content clearly. The I.7kg travel companion packs power and quality into its lithe silver-and-white frame.
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          Discover the perfect hub for a digital lifestyle
          265 30 NEC VERSA E6OOO Booth No: 8139 POWERED by the latest Intel Pentium M processors, the NEC Versa E6OOO notebook PC supports up to 1.2G8 of DDR RAM and is available with a hard drive of up to 80GB. It has an ATI
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          Make video conferencing a breeze with Asustek
          270 30 ASUSTEK COMPUTER A3 SERIES Booth No: 8241 TIRED of having to set up your notebook, Web cam and microphone each time you need to videoconference from a different location? Asustek Computer's A3 notebook series is equipped with a microphone and a Web camera,
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          Vibrancy defined
          215 32 BenQ makes screen images come alive BENQ PB6IOO Booth No: 8236 TIRED of fuzzy and grainy projections? For sharply-defined images, use the BenQ PB6IOO projector. This top-of-the-line machine adopts DLP (digital light processing) technology, which increases light utilisation rates by using the finest pixel space. A super-high contrast
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          Micro-compact goes everywhere
          117 32 SHARP XR-IS Booth No: 8250 SHARP'S XR-IS projector has a micro-compact body that can be fitted snugly into a laptop bag. Smart operations features such as a help menu, a setup guide with intuitive OSD and LED illumination and a credit-card-sized remote make this machine easy to
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          For cable-free convenience
          192 32 INFOCUSX2 Booth No: 8416 THE InFocus X 2 promises to be the projector that meets all your needs be it at work or play. It boasts wireless capability to give users greater freedom.Team the InFocus X 2 with the InFocus Lite Show cable-free projector adapter for a
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          Audio clarity with this digital headphone set
          150 32 RANGER BLUETOOTH DIGITAL HEADPHONE SET Booth No: 8260 TO COMPLEMENT the upsurge of MP3 players in the market, Ranger's Bluetooth digital headphone set delivers excellent music quality with its unique stereo software system and builtin DSP solutions. It is made up of a
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          Handy hands-free communication
          89 32 JABRA FS 258 Booth No: 8612 THE Jabra FS 258 is an ultra-cool,futur-istic-looking Bluetooth headset that provides eight hours of talk time and an impressive 240 hours stand-by time perfect for the busy road warrior. Weighing just 23g, this hands-free communication enabler has an ergonomic design that
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          Maximum portability
          148 36 Transport data between USB dcvi RANGER PORTASYNC Booth No: 8260 RANGER'S PortaSync is a portable data copier that allows you to transfer data from one USB device to another easily. With the touch of a button, you can transfer photos from your digital camera to your flash drive
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          Crush-resistant data protector
          107 36 CRUZER TITANIUM USB FLASH DRIVE Booth No: 8437 THE Cruzer Titanium is a stylish, rugged and fast USB 2.0 high-speed flash drive designed to withstand harsh working environments and operating conditions and to physically protect the valuable data of business and power users. The sleek-looking gadget is
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          Archive 12 CDs worth of digital data
          146 36 lOMEGA SUPER DVD WRITER I2XDUAL FORMAT USB 2.0 DRIVE Booth No: 8543 THE lomega DVD writer provides users with two recording layers that provide 8.5G8 of capacity and allows for storage of DVD-quality home videos and archiving of 12 CDs worth of data.
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          Prevent accidental information loss
          123 36 IMATION USB 2.0 SWIVEL FLASH DRIVE Booth No: 8333,8716,8323 IMATION'S USB 2.0 IGB swivel flash drive features a unique "never lose" swivel cap design that can read data at BMbps and write data at 7Mbps. The 28g device stores digital information such as documents, music, presentations
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        Enhance network performance by 70%
        176 38 and get website filtering options with this wireless-G broadband router LINKSYSWIRELESS-G BROADBAND ROUTER Booth No: 863 I LINKSYS' wireless-G broadband router with speed booster promises to enhance network performance up to 70 per cent and is backwards-compatible with 802.1 I b/g products. Performance enhancement is
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        A treat for your eyes and ears
        114 38 SHARPAQUOS LCD TVS Booth No: 8250 SHARP'S Aquos high-defi-nition LCD TVs make sleek centerpieces for any living room.The six models two 37V-inch, two 32V-inch and two 26Vinch models use highresolution 3.15-million dot high-definition LCD panel with an aspect ratio of 16:9 to deliver
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        Worry-free Internet security
        133 38 MCAFEE ANTISPYWARE Booth No: Within the IDA Pavilion MCAFEE AntiSpyware is the answer to all your security worries on the Internet.The software detects and eliminates spy ware, ad ware, key loggers and behav-iour-tracking programs proactively before they cause problems such as destroyed files. AntiSpyware gives users the
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        Be the first to use ADSL2 technology
        118 38 SMC79OIBRAADSL2 BARRICADE ROUTER Booth No: 8332 ADSL connections at l.sMbps are a thing of the past. Embrace the new ADSL2 technology that the SMC79OIBRA ADSL2 Barricade router offers. It is compatible with all ADSL systems and can download DVD movies of 4.5G8 in
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        Cordless mouse for smooth navigation
        169 38 LOGITECH MOUSE/KEYBOARD Booth No: 8333 LOGITECH Cordless MX Duo comprises the MX7OO cordless optical mouse and the cordless Elite keyboard. The ultra-flat keyboard has enhanced function keys and a zero-degree tilt design and scrolling is made easier with the iNav wheel. The pair retails at
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        Watch TV real-time on your notebook
        220 38 SNAZIO POCKET PVR Booth No: 8525 THE SnaZio Pocket PVR is a mini personal TV recorder that allows you to watch TV in real-time and capture and edit clips in VCD, SVCD or DVD recording. Not much bigger than a typical USB flash drive,
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        Zire 72, the PDA for all reasons
        130 38 ZIRE 72 Booth No: 8612 THE Zire 72 is a sleek multimediacapable handheld from Palm One with a built-in digital camera, audio/video capture and playback ability and Bluetooth wireless technology. Suitable for work and play, it comes with a high-resolution 320x320 colour screen
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        Lock icon Judge orders release of NY terror suspects
        59 40 Reuters Mosque leaders Yassin Aref and Mohammed Hossain who were accused of supporting terrorism after an FBI sting operation in Albany, New York, earlier this month were yesterday ordered to be released from jail. A judge blasted the government's case by saying there
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        55 40 -AFP A former manager of a California branch of the Hooters restaurant chain known for its provoca-tively-clad waitresses was jailed five years yesterday for secretly filming job applicants changing into their skimpy uniforms. Police found 1 80 recordings by Juan Martin Aponte of women slipping into
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        51 40 Thailand has launched an independent centre to alert the kingdom of any more bird flu outbreaks in the future, The Nation reported yesterday. The Influenza Foundation is to inform the public and authorities of any new bugs that have the potential to spread
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        Lock icon Bashir charged with Marriott blasts
        46 40 AFP Indonesian cleric Abu Bakar Bashir, 65, was yesterday charged under an anti-terror law for last year's bombings at the Jakarta Marriott hotel and for heading the Al Qaedalinked Jemaah Islamiyah terror group. He could face the death penalty if convicted.
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        36 40 Reuters Most American women especially those who have not decided who to pick for president do not feel that President George W Bush or John Kerry understand them, pollsters and independent experts said.
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      218 40 LONDON Thousands of British Airways passengers were hit by flight cancellations, delays and chaos in what has been a troubled summer for the world's biggest airline, The Independent said yesterday. The newspaper reported that the cancellation of 30 flights were not due to trade union action, technical
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      281 40 NEW YORK Webcam users, beware. A new computer virus reportedly able to switch on a user's webcam and allow the author to observe victims' private lives is making its rounds. The virus called Rbot-G is not spreading much, but experts warned of the
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      406 40 Such 'troublemakers' can cause social unrest with their actions: Dr M IPOH Extremists can be found in all races in Malaysia, and in the pursuit of religious or racial interest, a substantial number of them disregard the possibility that they could cause confrontation and social
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      Lock icon Gays in India and an antiquated law
      879 41  -  Ranjit Devraj Inter Press Service Fear of the law hampers work to help HIV/Aids patients NEW DELHI Homosexuality is illegal in India and public reaction to the sensational murder this month of a gay project officer with an international aid agency has exposed
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      839 42 Benjamin Eio, 23 (NS Man) You used to be in boy band Echoboys. Is this a platform to relaunch your career? Hopefully. It's good exposure and experience. I've learnt a lot from Idol. Does your experience give you an edge? It has taught me how to present myself
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      It won't be all Hung: Local comedians
      214 44  -  A GAGGLE of Singapore's finest come dians will share the stage with American Idol reject William Hung, picture, next month. And while audiences are curious about seeing Hung make his first ticketed appearance in Asia, the local entertainers won't be merely extras, said
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      Three pass on dream
      308 44  -  Jeanine Tan As Idol race heats up, some hopefuls withdraw due to personal reasons j eanine@newstoday. com.sg TO QUALIFY to be among the top 100 Singapore Idols, you have to beat out almost 3,000 contestants. It's a rare opportunity indeed, but three contestants have nonetheless dropped
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      Let your judging begin!
      342 44 Tonight, the voting Begins for your favourite Singapore Idol contestant. The top 30 contestants will sing in groups of 1 0 every week. Just before the end of each hour-long episode at 9pm, host Gurmit Singh will announce that the phone lines are open and viewers
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      Lock icon America Alone: The neo-conservatives and the global order – Stefan Halper & Jonathan Clarke Dylan pens memoir
      92 46 America Alone: The neo-conservatives and the global order Stefan Halper Jonathan Clarke Dylan pens memoir Reuters NEW YORK The famously-private Bob Dylan, will shed light on his legendary life and career as a singer-songwriter in a memoir to be published this autumn, his publisher said on Tuesday. Dylan's Chronicles: Volume
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      A poor immigrant made good
      718 46  -  Felix Cheong She ate others' trash to survive on the streets of Shanghai. But, Anchee Mm rose to become an icon of ChineseAmerican literati news(g>newstoday.com.sg "It's to sell yourself for what you have. If you have your body, sell your body. It's just to breathe.
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        163 47 Beatrice Chia and Mark Waite I (picture) are per- 1 forming currentlyM in Escape's Dead Certain, playing at the DBS Arts Centre I till Sunday. Beatrice plays a I wheelchairbound stalker, while Mark p/a/s f/ie victim. I Beatrice: Because I'm always cramming for time to read my
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        Lock icon Hong Kong passes author's grammar test
        240 47 HONG KONG In Hong Kong, a city where English is not the first language, the plethora of badlypunctuated or badly-spelled road signs and shop notices is a constant source of amusement. But during a day of sightseeing here, self-declared punctuation vigilante Lynne Truss, whose
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        Something's Gotta Give
        163 48  -  YONG SHU CHIANG DVD REVIEW BY NOT too many romantic comedies today feature mature actors such as Jack Nicholson and Diane Keaton in leading roles. But director Nancy Meyer's fluffy film pairs this golden duo, who find it is never too late for love and figure you
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        163 48  -  YONG SHU CHIANG DVD REVIEW BY "I AM 55 years old now. If I don't get my (boobs) out now, when will I?" So says one of the ladies in Calendar Girls, a based-on-true-events feelgood story about a group of British ladies who decide to do a fund-raising
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        Autobiography
        134 48  -  ZUL OTHMAN CD REVIEW by Ashlee Simpson SHE might be ditzy R&B blonde Jessica Simpson's sister, but don't discount 19-year-old Ashlee as another pop hopeful riding the coattails of a more famous older sibling. Almost Avril Lavigne punk-like in its ferocity, Ashlee's debut steers clear of Jessica's sunshine R&B
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        Riot On An Empty Street
        143 48  -  ZUL OTHMAN CD REVIEW by Kings of Convenience HUSHED in a Simon Garfunkel sort of way, Norwegian acoustic pop purveyors Eirik Glambek Boe and Erlend Oye deliver a commendable sophomore effort to rival the majestic indie-pop masterpiece, Quiet Is The New Loud (their 2001 debut).
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        82 48 Reuters/Hollywood Reporter TORONTO On Tuesday, the Toronto International Film Festival unveiled a 328-film line-up with 100 world premieres and 81 North American premieres. The fest opens on Sept 9 with the serious Istvan Szabo's Being Julia, starring Annette Bening and closes on Sept 18
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      521 49  -  Koh Chieng Mun HEALTHY LIVING; Thai style Turn up the heat in your kitchen with spicy Thai favourites food@newstoday.com.sg THAI cuisine boasts an interesting blend of flavours that has proven to be popular worldwide. You'll find Thai restaurants and eateries in almost every major city in
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      COOKING TIPS
      141 49 When using fermented shrimp paste, wrap it in aluminium foil and toast over an open fire for a few minutes, turning over several times. Cool before unwrapping to prevent the pungent smell from pervading the kitchen. Bunches of fresh coriander will keep fresh in a jar of water.
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      RECIPE
      256 49 PAN-FRIED FILLET OF FISH WITH TOM YAM SAUCE Ingredients for pan-fried fish (serves 4): 4 fish fillets (each weighing about 125g) 30g flour, mixed with I teaspoon of ground white pepper and 1/2 teaspoon of salt 4 tblsp oil 2 stalks lemongrass, sliced finely 1 inch galangal (blue ginger),
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        Pretty pots
        257 50  -  Pearlvn Tham Stila's packaging is as gorgeous as the make-up pearlyn@newstoday.com.sg IF YOU are the sort who loves make-up, you'll probably go potty over Stila's new rouge and lip pots. These make touching up so much easier and definitely more fun. Just dip, blend and go. And you
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        Give your lashes an XL label
        189 50 FLAUNTING XL on the labels of your clothes may not be something most people would be willing to do, but you just might when it comes to your mascara. At least with Estee Lauder's new Lash XL Maximum Length Mascara. This promises to extend
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        Get a report card for your skin
        583 52  -  Pearlvn Tham Find out how your skin is faring before embarking on skincare treatments pearlyn@newstoday.com.S] IN SCHOOL, you had report cards. At work, you have appraisals. Now, even your skin can have a report card dished out by The DRx Center. Set up
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        Spot treatment for those spots
        674 53  -  Cathleen Tung Lemon's natural lightening properties now comes in a handy little tube! news(g>newstoday.com.sg FACE up to the fact that freckles look cute on kids and cartoon characters, but not when you're striving for that clear, even complexion. Those jarring dark spots on your skin
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      313 64  -  Alvin Chua THE Japan under-19 team's friendly against a Young Lions invitational side last month was a chance for Singapore's rising talent to impress national coach Radojko Avramovic. But another young player's international hopes were boosted by the Japanese visit those
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      473 67  -  TAN YO-HINN yohinn@newstoday.com. sg THERE will be a new addition to the list of past NTUC Fair Price Netball Super League (NSL) overall champions this year. In what will be an encore of last week's semi-final, the Eastern Mannas will meet the Northside Arowanas
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        455 69 Agencies Bulgarians, Russians slam appalling judging in gymnastics OLYMPICS Gymnastics ATHENS The competition has ended, but the controversy remains. Gymnastics is usually associated with bulging biceps and nimble teenagers. In Athens, the sport has been associated with bias and suggestions of corruption. Bulgaria announced yesterday that they
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        557 69 Reuters ATHENS Olympic officials are seething at a campaign ad for US President George W Bush which, they say, hijacks the Olympic brand. "We are following what is happening and hope this campaign will stop," said Gerhard Heiberg, head of the International
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